Senior Account Executive

ABOUT AIRWALLEX Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,200 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. ATTRIBUTES WE VALUE We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles https://www.airwallex.com/us/operating-principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next. SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE The Senior Account Executive team is a core driver of growth within Airwallex. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business across our Acquiring, Card, FX, and Payment API product suite, targeting eCommerce retailers, marketplaces, online travel agents, and other high-potential verticals. As a Senior Account Executive, you will combine deep payments expertise with a strong commercial mindset to deliver consistent results across the Mid-Market segment. Beyond individual contribution, you will play a critical role as a senior member of the team—acting as a trusted partner to the Sales Manager, supporting team development, and elevating overall sales performance. We are seeking individuals who bring high energy, strong ownership, and a growth mindset, coupled with exceptional emotional intelligence and a passion for mentoring others. Join our team of passionate tech sales professionals and help drive growth and innovation in the dynamic fintech landscape. Your leadership, experience, and execution will be instrumental in empowering businesses across Australia with Airwallex’s cutting-edge solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES - Proactively identify, hunt, and convert new business opportunities across Australia, leveraging your network, industry expertise, and strategic prospecting. - Own and drive the full sales cycle end-to-end, from prospecting through to close, across Mid-Market accounts. - Lead complex commercial negotiations, partnering closely with Legal, Finance, and Strategy to execute agreements. - Build, manage, and maintain a high-quality pipeline, while contributing to the definition and evolution of sales best practices for the Australian business. - Act as a 2IC to the Sales Manager, providing leadership support, stepping in where required, and helping drive team performance and accountability. - Mentor and coach Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), supporting their progression, prospecting effectiveness, and conversion into pipeline. - Take on a broader mentorship role within the sales team, sharing best practices, contributing to onboarding, and uplifting capability across peers and junior team members. - Act as a role model for sales excellence, setting the